Liberty Hall House - North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Countrydragon
N 34° 57.596 W 077° 57.958
18S E 229176 N 3872618
Located on 309 S. Main St in Kenanville North Carolina
Waymark Code: WM7Z5W
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Morn Hyland
Views: 9

Treasured for its grace and charm, the Antebellum South was a land where stately homes were canopied by giant live oaks and the fragrant scent of magnolia blossoms filled the Southern air. Liberty Hall in Kenansville , North Carolina stands today as a proud reminder of a time that exists only in memories and storybooks. The ancestral home of the Kenan family built in the early 1800's, has been restored and is now a Southern Historic Landmark welcoming visitors from all over the world. Come to Liberty Hall and discover North Carolina as it was 150 years ago. Meet the Kenan family in the Visitors Center's Theater. Tour the main house and share the life of a comfortable Southern plantation family of the 1850's. Stroll the garden paths and listen to the tunes of friendly songbirds. Visit the ten "dependencies" (support buildings) that contributed to the everyday life on a Southern plantation. Come to Liberty Hall and take a journey to another time and a special place in history... and the story of forgotten land.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1800

Architectural Period/Style: Greek Revival

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately Home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Home to the Kenan Family who were among the earliest founders and leaders in Duplin County and the state of North Carolina.


Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Public acess

Admission Fee (if applicable): 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 AM

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

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